Huawei Hi nova 9z vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Huawei Hi nova 9z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 (), while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 45/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 499,040); the Nubia NaviX Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Hi nova 9z doesn't; the Huawei Hi nova 9z is noticeably lighter (190g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Hi nova 9z
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Huawei Hi nova 9z better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 208g
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 499040
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1897
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4300 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Hi nova 9z vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 47 points higher (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 59/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Hi nova 9z | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 () | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 499040 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1897 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" LCD IPS | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×74.7×8.6 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Hi nova 9z and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Huawei Hi nova 9z by 87.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Hi nova 9z
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (98/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (94/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (96/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (85/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 59/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z by 47 points (92/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Hi nova 9z and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Huawei Hi nova 9z has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Hi nova 9z over the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.